My male oncologist of 32 years retired, and I was forced to find a new oncologist. I asked friends who had breast cancer who their doctors were and what they thought of them. Then, I read all the online reviews and made an appointment with an oncologist who came highly recommended. It was an enlightening experience. in hindsight, I realize that my previous oncologist was in a rut after treating cancer patients for 35 years. My new oncologist is like a breath of fresh air. She is female, has so much knowledge about breast cancer, relates well with those suffering, and always goes the extra mile. Changing oncologists was a good step forward for me.